Why should I register with Jobsshell.com?
In its capacity as the leading web portal for jobs and a resume database that is accessed by number of recruiters, Jobsshell.com provides you with a platform to find that perfect job. Registering with Jobsshell.com enables you to:

• 1- Access and apply from a pool of number of Jobs
• 2- Store and access your Resume online
• 3- Create personalized Job Messenger
• 4- Create Multiple and Customized Job profiles

How can I post my Resume?

To post your Resume at Jobsshell.com, click on the 'Job Seekers' link given on the Home Page. The link takes you to the next step of filling up the account and professional details. The information that you provide spans across the details that the recruiters look for. Once that is done you have your profile registered with us. This is your default profile which is sent across to the recruiters when you apply for a particular job vacancy. Though filling up some of the details is not mandatory, but is recommended. It enables you to present to recruiters a resume that is comprehensive and one that gets you headhunted.

How can I update/edit my Profile?

Once you have logged in to your account, you are taken to the page that shows the summary of your active Profile. To edit the same, click on the 'Preview and Update Profile' link given on the same page. This lets you make the necessary changes in your Profile by editing the relevant sections. It is recommended that you update your Profile regularly. This will ensure that you have greater chances of getting headhunted as an updated profile is what recruiters prefer.

Does it cost to post my Resume?

No, posting a Resume with Jobsshell.com is absolutely Free of Cost. In fact, you can create up to 3 customized profiles to suit specific job applications free of charge.

How can I create a cover letter?

Once you have logged in to your account, you are taken to the page that shows a brief summary of your account. To create a cover letter, click on the link 'Create Cover Letter' given towards the right of the page. Once you have created a cover letter that suits your profile, click on 'Save Cover Letter' to make it a part of your particular profile. You can create and save up to 3 cover letters. A cover letter sent with a job application enables you to exhibit to a recruiter, information beyond what your CV provides.

I can't remember the password to my account. How can I login again?

In this case, click on the 'Forgot Password' link given towards the right on the Home Page or on the Login Page. In order to retrieve your account password, you need to enter either your user name or the e-mail address specified in your resume. Once, you have entered either of the two, a confirmation mail with your password will be sent directly to your inbox.

How can I change the password to my account?

Once you have logged in to your account, you are taken to the page that shows a brief summary of your account. To change your account password, click on the 'Change Password' link given towards the right of the page. You would need to enter your old password and specify and confirm the new one. Once you specified and confirmed the new password, a confirmation mail will be sent directly to your inbox.

How can I update the contact details on my account?

Once you have logged in to your account, you are taken to the page that shows a brief summary of your account. To update your email id, click on 'Edit' given in front of your email id details under your Active Profile. Once you have specified a new one, click on 'Save'. This will ensure that your profile now reflects the new email id that you have specified. Similarly, to update your Phone Number, click on 'Edit' given in front of the phone number you had earlier specified. After entering a new one, click on 'save'. This will ensure that your profile now reflects the new number entered.

Who all have access to my Resume?

Once you have posted your Resume, all the recruiters who are registered with Jobsshell.com can access it. However, you do have an option to decide on the visibility of your resume. If you do not want the recruiters to see your resume, click on the link 'Set Profile Visibility' given under Privacy Settings. Setting the Resume Status to "Not Searchable" will ensure that the recruiters no longer have any access to your Resume. Even, if you have selected the 'Not Searchable' option, you can still search and apply for job vacancies using your account details.

I do not want my current employer to have access to my Resume. How can I do that?

You have an option to select companies to whom you do not wish to reveal your resume. Once you have logged in to your account, you are taken to the page that shows a brief summary of your account. Click on the 'Block Companies' link given towards the right of the page. It takes you to the list of companies that are registered with Jobsshell.com. All you have to do is to select the name of your current company and click on 'Block Companies'. This will ensure that your present employer no longer has access to your Resume.

What is search?

Search gives you an option to look for relevant jobs based on your specific requirements. To search for a job, you can use the given search window. You may use the following criteria to look for relevant jobs.

Keywords For a keyword search you may enter Designation, Key Skills, or company name of desired job. Keyword search is of the following types

All words Jobs matching all the keywords entered will be returned. The keywords may or may not appear together. For example: "Sales Manager" search will result in jobs which include both words "Sales" and "Manager". Jobs with only "Sales" or only "Manager" will not be returned.

Any word Jobs matching at least one of the keywords entered will be returned. For Example: "Sales Manager" search will result in jobs which include either "Sales" or "Manager" or both.

Exact phrase Matching jobs will have the keywords appear together (like a phrase) and in the same order entered. For example: "Sales Manager" will not reflect jobs with "Sales or BD Manager".

Locations You may enter Indian cities or international countries, depending upon your preference. The search result will display only those jobs which are based out of the locations that you have specified.

Experience You may enter the number of years you have worked for. The search result will display all those jobs with the required work experience range matching the one you have specified.

Functional Area This will help you find jobs matching your desired job function. This may not be required if you have already entered designation as a keyword.

Expected Salary This field gives you an option to specify the minimum and the maximum limit for the salary that you expect. This will arrange / order the search results to better suit your requirements. The jobs matching the salary range that you have entered will be shown first followed by the ones which do not match the selected salary range.

The job search sometimes shows results running into thousands. How can I refine my search further?

To refine your search you can use the 'Refine your Search' option given towards the left of the search result page. Based on the criteria entered, the search result displays all the jobs matching your requirements. 'Refine your Search' option in turn categorizes the results based on the criteria you have provided. It streamlines the job results into four broad categories:

• 1- Jobs based on the industry type
• 2- Role required to be performed
• 3- Source of the Job advertised: company or consultant
• 4- Date of job posting

What is browse?

Browse gives you an option to look for relevant jobs based on the job category. Once, you have chosen your desired category of jobs, you can further refine your search by adding criteria like keyword, experience and locations. How is browse different from search?
Both Browse and Search give you an option to find relevant jobs based on your specific requirements. However, while search lets you find jobs across different job categories, with the browse option, the job search is category specific. Also, the number of options that you can use to find jobs with search are wider than what you get with browse.

How do I search for relevant jobs?

Search gives you an option to look for relevant jobs based on your specific requirements. To search for a job, you can use the given search window. It is recommended that you specify the keywords, preferred locations and your total experience criteria to access job search results which are closest to what you are looking for. In case, you get results running into hundreds, you can narrow down your search by specifying all available criteria. In case of 'No Results Found', it is recommended that you may broaden your search by entering only a limited number of criteria.

What are the benefits of creating Job Assistance?

Creating a Job Assistance helps you find access to the latest jobs. Based on the search criteria that you have set for your Job Assistance, you get access to the latest jobs which are sent directly to your inbox. Not only you get to define your own personalized search criteria, but also choose the frequency with which you want to receive jobs in your inbox. It can be once or twice a week depending upon what you have specified. You can create up to 3 Assistance, each with a different search criteria.

How is a Job Alert different from a Job Assistance?

With a Job Assistance, based on the search criteria defined by you, job vacancies are sent directly to your inbox. With a Job Alert too, you get Job vacancies sent directly to your inbox. But, while with a Job Assistance you have personalized search criteria, a Job Alert sends you job vacancies based on our understanding of your job requirements.
Also, while with a Job Assistance you can choose the frequency with which you want job vacancies sent to you, a Job Alert will be sent to you based on when a suitable job vacancy based on your requirement comes up.

I am not getting enough jobs in my inbox. What should I do?

Jobs are sent to your inbox either through Job Assistance or Job Alert. If you are not getting enough jobs in your inbox through Job Assistance, it is possible that the criteria defined by you is too narrow. Try relaxing the search criteria by filling up only those fields which are mandatory.
If a Job Alert is not giving you enough jobs in your inbox, it is recommended that you complete your Profile and make it more comprehensive. Alternately, you can create Job Assistance based on your own personalized criteria, if you have not created any.

I have saved a job(s) for future reference. How long is it going to stay on my account?

Once you have saved a job for future reference, it will stay on your account till the time it is live on the site. It is based on the recruiter's discretion or the time till that particular job vacancy is open.

I want only selected mailers from Jobsshell.com in my inbox. What should I do?

Once you have logged in to your account, you are taken to the page that shows a brief summary of your account. Clicking on "Mailer Settings" in the 'Privacy Setting' section gives you an option to select the mailers that you want to be sent to your inbox. Once you have clicked on "Mailer Settings", you have an option to select or deselect the appropriate mailers. Click on "Save Settings" to continue receiving the chosen mailers. It will take up to 24 hours for the changes that you have made to be effective.

How can I delete a Job Assistance?

Once you have logged in to your account, you are taken to the page that shows a brief summary of your account. To delete a Job Assistance, click on the link "Delete" given under the Job Assistance that you have created.
Alternately, you can delete a Job Assistance by clinking on "Delete" in the Job Assistance mail that you have received in your inbox.

What is the 'Dream Profile' option provided on the Home Page?

'Dream Profile' enables you to refine your search by selecting a particular functional area that suits your job requirement. The option provides you with a comprehensive list of all the jobs that are available under the chosen category. Clicking on the link further narrows down the category, into the area of specialization that you are looking at.

What is the 'Dream City' option provided on the Home Page?

'Dream City' enables you to refine your search by selecting that particular city you are looking at for finding a job. Once you have selected a job location, the search result will reflect only those jobs that are based out of the particular location that you have selected.

What is the 'Expected Salary' option, when I search for jobs from the Home Page?

While searching for jobs from the Home Page, the option enables you to specify the range of your expected annual salary. Selecting a range for expected salary will show you job vacancies offering an annual salary in the range that you have specified. The search results shown are ordered on the basis of the salary specification that you have provided. All job vacancies matching the range entered are reflected first followed by jobs which match the other criteria you have specified but not necessarily the salary range.

How can I apply for a selected job?

Once you have selected the job/s that you want to apply for, there are two types of Apply options available to you:

Single Apply with Single Apply, you can apply for one job at a time. This option enables you to view the complete job specifications before applying.

Multiple Apply with Multiple Apply, you can apply for more than one job at a go. All you have to do is to select the jobs you want to apply for. Clicking on the apply button enables you to send your responses to the recruiters simultaneously.

Can I apply for more than one job at a time?

Yes, you have an option to apply for more than one job at a time. Using the Multiple apply option, you can send your responses for the selected job vacancies simultaneously to the recruiters. You can send up to 15 job applications at a go. Also, you have a daily quota of applying for up to 60 job vacancies.

Once I have selected a job, do I have an option to save it for a later apply?

You can always save a selected job and apply later, if you are not sure of an immediate apply OR if you have crossed the limit of your daily quota of 100 job applications. Once you have selected a particular job vacancy, all you need to do is to click on the 'Save Job' link given on the search result page.
To retrieve the job/s you have saved, you may click in the 'Saved Jobs' link on the search result page.

Do I have an option to reapply for a particular job vacancy?

Yes, you have an option of reapplying for majority of the jobs that are advertised with Jobsshelli.com. However, for a few selected ones, recruiters do not accept reapplications, based on the specifications provided by the recruiters. In such a scenario, you will be informed of the same.

How do I know if I have successfully applied for a job?

In case of a successful job application, you will be informed of the same through the confirmation mail sent by us directly to your inbox.

When can I expect a response after a successful job application?

Once you have successfully applied for a particular job vacancy, any future correspondence towards the same lies solely at the discretion of the company.

How can I create a Profile?

Once you have logged in to your account, you are taken to a page that shows a brief summary of your account. To create a new Profile, click on "Create New" in the 'My Profiles' section. The link takes you to the next step of filling up your account, professional and educational details. The information that you provide spans across the details that the recruiters look for. Once that is done, your profile is registered with us.
Though filling up some of the fields is not mandatory, but is recommended. It enables you to present to recruiters a profile that is comprehensive and one that gets you headhunted.

How many Profiles can I create?

You can create up to 3 different Profiles based on your job requirements. However, only one Profile out of the ones you have created will be active at a given point in time. This will be your default Profile which will be sent automatically to the recruiters when you apply for a particular job vacancy.

What are the benefits of creating multiple Profiles?

Creating multiple Profiles enables you to customize individual profiles for different job categories. You can select any of the profiles you have created to apply for best matching jobs. You also get the option to attach relevant CVs and Cover Letter with each profile.

How can I select a particular profile while applying for a job?

You can create up to 3 different profiles based on your job requirements. Out of all the profiles that you have created, only one is an active profile. This is your default profile that is sent to the recruiters when you apply for a particular job vacancy. However, you can select any of your created profile while applying for a particular job vacancy. While applying for a job, all the profiles that you have created will be displayed. You can then select the relevant profile .This will ensure that only the selected profile is sent to the recruiter as part of your job application.